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MV08 MFA

2008 Renault Megane

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

150,237 mi
Last recorded150,237 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Renault Megane67,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 MFA
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 150,237 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Fail 12 Apr 2024 150,226 miles

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (is a new arm) inner bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside coated with rustproofing

Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,120 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 131,097 miles

NSF upper shock mounting has slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2021 121,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 117,607 miles

Nearside Front FOG LAMP INNOP

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front FOG LAMP INNOP

Pass 30 Mar 2019 111,780 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 111,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 102,631 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear tyre perished/wearing out-of-shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 102,631 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working 12v 5w 501 bulb fitted (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear tyre perished/wearing out-of-shape

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 94,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (3.5.1g)

Child seats fitted to front and rear

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 94,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NSF and OSF (3.5.1g)

Child seats fitted to front and rear

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 84,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 84,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55 16 91W (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 72,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 61,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 61,606 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,878 miles

N/S/F tyre has chunk out of outer side wall no cord visable

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,992 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,332 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,698 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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MV08 MFA is a 2008 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 67,006 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV08 MFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MV08 MFA is a 2008 Renault Megane, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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